![Harris closes in on nomination with delegates secured, to campaign in Wisconsin Harris closes in on nomination with delegates secured, to campaign in Wisconsin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721616412_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Harris closes in on nomination with delegates secured, to campaign in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday for the first time as a presidential candidate.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720601276_TBKingCharles.jpg)
Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors
For the first time, the palace is opening the building's East Wing, which includes the Centre Room where the iconic balcony is located.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717643063_NarendraModi.jpg)
Indian PM Modi set to take oath for a third time at the weekend as allies pledge support
Narendra Modi will for the first time head a government dependent on the support of regional allies whose loyalties have wavered over time.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717555596_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority
Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost its own majority in parliament for the first time in a decade.
Wed Jun 05 2024
!['Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes 'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71717140486_lawyer.jpg)
'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes
New Delhi recorded temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the first time this week.
Fri May 31 2024
![Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716973123_Diskoria.jpg)
Sheila Majid to perform with Diskoria in disco-themed concert in June
Datuk Sheila Majid is expected to perform Diskoria's hit songs and her own, blending disco, funk and retro pop music for the first time.
Wed May 29 2024
![Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716890444_TBGazaborder.jpg)
Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny
Israeli tanks reached the centre of Rafah for the first time, three weeks into a ground operation in the southern Gaza city.
Tue May 28 2024
![Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483155954_TeslaMotors.jpg)
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024 Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711085967_TBOlympicjpg.jpg)
Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![Prince William thanks public for messages about King Charles and wife Kate Prince William thanks public for messages about King Charles and wife Kate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707386258_TBlondonjpg.jpg)
Prince William thanks public for messages about King Charles and wife Kate
Prince William returned to royal duties for the first time since King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700816571_GeertWilders.jpg)
Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win
Dutch party leaders meet on Friday for the first time since anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won Wednesday's elections to begin the difficult and lengthy process of building a coalition.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Right again, Einstein! Study shows how antimatter responds to gravity Right again, Einstein! Study shows how antimatter responds to gravity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695968098_antihydrogenatoms.jpg)
Right again, Einstein! Study shows how antimatter responds to gravity
Researchers said they have demonstrated for the first time that antimatter responds to gravity the same way matter does.
Fri Sep 29 2023
![Number of centenarians in Japan surpasses 92,000 for the first time Number of centenarians in Japan surpasses 92,000 for the first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620781886_OsakaJapan.jpg)
Number of centenarians in Japan surpasses 92,000 for the first time
Life expectancy for women in Japan is around 87 years, for men around 81 years.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Broadcast media stations unite and walk as one contingent in National Day parade Broadcast media stations unite and walk as one contingent in National Day parade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693463518_TBsambutan.jpg)
Broadcast media stations unite and walk as one contingent in National Day parade
Astro's Wan Shazrun Hijaz Wan Ahmad Shabari said taking part in the National Day for the first time is a priceless experience for all.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![Rain pelts Beijing, northern China for fourth day, killing at least 11 Rain pelts Beijing, northern China for fourth day, killing at least 11](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81690870552_heavyrain.jpg)
Rain pelts Beijing, northern China for fourth day, killing at least 11
Rivers swollen to dangerous levels, prompting Beijing to use a flood storage reservoir for the first time since it was built 25 years ago.
Tue Aug 01 2023